Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67. Leopold Stokowski conducting the All American Orchestra. Basil Rathbone, narrator. Recorded July, 1941. Transferred and restored from the original Columbia Masterworks set M-477. Transfer by Bob Varney.


This audio is part of the collection: 78 RPMs & Cylinder Recordings
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Artist/Composer: Prokofiev
Keywords: Prokofiev; Stokowski; Peter; Wolf

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Reviewer: DruP.Drawers - - March 9, 2013
Subject: peter and the wolf
It would appear I'm not the only one that remembers and loves this particular version of "Peter and the Wolf". I too can still picture the cover on the vinyl version. In 1953, when I was 6, my father performed this piece with the Grand Rapids, Michigan symphony. He used this album to practice with.

I am so glad to have found this recording that,right now, I have tears in my eyes. This album is the true standard!

Reviewer: delilah410 - - February 17, 2013
Subject: Peter and the wolf/ Stokowski/Rathbone
I too had this recording as a young child. I used to sit on the floor and put my ear right against the speaker of our old RCA Victor console. Also, I can recall perfectly the cover illustration.
Thank you, Mom, wherever you are, for beginning my musical education with this lovely piece!

Reviewer: chardonay - - February 5, 2013
Subject: Childhood remembered!
I had this record as a kid.. this exact copy, I still have the vinyl edition but finding this, is like being a kid again, it makes me smile.. Can't wait to play it on my ipod now

Reviewer: caronann - - March 9, 2012
Subject: Peter and the Wolf
::sighs:: with happiness......

I absolutely cannot believe I stumbled on to this. One of my most treasured childhood memories. Been looking for this version for years. My favorite.

Thanks for doing such a great job with the restoration, and making it available to us!!

Reviewer: Jpanella124 - - December 26, 2011
Subject: thank you so much
It is so nice to finally find the Basil Rathbone reading of Peter and the Wolf. I have been looking for this for decades. I have the vinyl version but now have it to play of my iPod. Just wonderful. I used to listen to this over and over when I was a child.

Reviewer: Buzz350 - - March 26, 2011
Subject: Peter and the Wolf
This is terrific, but I remember fondly the Disney animated version of it narrated by the immortal Sterling Holloway. Wasn't that in "MAKE MINE MUSIC" or was it "FANTASIA"? Refresh my memory, someone.

Reviewer: fguerra - - November 28, 2010
Subject: Peter and the Wolf
Thank you so much for having shared this! I have been looking everywhere for this audio, but cannot find it anywhere for sale. Does anyone know where I can purchase it?
Thanks

Reviewer: Big Ron C - - October 21, 2010
Subject: Top-Notch !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ooooooooo, this is just way too marvelous!!! It'll put a big smile on your face and bring out the kid in you. Bet ya can't just listen to it once!!!!!

Reviewer: BREADLADY3 - - July 11, 2010
Subject: THANKS TO MY BROTHER
FINDING THIS RESTORED PIECE OF MY CHILDHOOD WAS FANTASTIC. iT WAS ACTUALLY USED AS A PUNISHMENT MECHANISM BY MY OLDER BROTHER (17 YEARS AGE DIFFERENCE), WHEN I WAS YOUNGER. UNLIKE MY SISTER, I DEVELOPED AN APPRECIATION FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC. HOWEVER I DECIDED AFTER FINDING THIS TODAY TO REPEAT PUNISHMENT HISTORY FOR MY 6 YEAR OLD GREAT NEWPHEW

Reviewer: Eazy4u - - June 4, 2010
Subject: Thankyou so much for sharing this
This has brought back on ive my most remembered childhood memmorys. I can't believe i finaly found it. and not just the music but the story with it.
I have to give this a 10 out of 10 an absolute beutiful piece of music with a great story.

Reviewer: araize - - January 22, 2010
Subject: Public Domain?
Is this recording "Public Domain" and free to be incorporated in commercial products?

Reviewer: flashmikko - - October 11, 2009
Subject: Wonderful piece and beautifully restored!
I've always loved "Peter and the Wolf" and I would very much like to use this recording in a film I'm making. However, the creative license is not listed. Isn't this piece in the public domain?